Fleet Safety Council Correspondence

September 2024 Edition

Fleet Safety Council News and Events

FSC 33rd Annual Educational Conference

Registration continues for the 33rd Annual Fleet Safety Council (FSC) Conference. The annual event is scheduled for Friday October 25, 2024 and will once again be taking place at Millennium Gardens Banquet Centre in Brampton. The one-day educational sessions are preceded by the FSC’s annual networking events taking place on Thursday October 24. Register before September 30th to take advantage of early bird pricing.

Click here to download the full agenda.

Click here to register through Eventbrite.

Click here to read all of the speaker bios

Click here to view the sponsor list

Reminder: FSC Announces New Provincial Bus Chapter

The FSC is excited to announce that a new Provincial Bus Chapter will be starting in 2024! This chapter will be open to anyone with an interest in passenger transportation safety! The inaugural meeting will be taking place on October 30th in-person in Mississauga (with a virtual option) featuring the Ministry of Transportation.

Download the meeting flyer for complete details.

Click here to register for the meeting

FSC Regional Award Winners Announced

Congratulations to the Regional Award Winners for the Driver and Safety Professional of the Year Awards. Winners will be presented with their plaques at the upcoming September meetings. The Provincial Driver and Safety Professionals of the Year, sponsored by TruckRight, will be announced at the 33rd Annual Fleet Safety Council Conference:

Please attend the September meetings to show your support for these deserving individuals!

FSC Chapter Schedule

The FSC Launches a New LinkedIn Page

The Fleet Safety Council has a new public LinkedIn page. Click on the link below to follow the FSC on LinkedIn where you will be able to see all of the latest updates.

FSC LinkedIn Page

IHSA News and Events

Registration Open for IHSA's AGM and Awards

Join IHSA for their 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Health and Safety Awards on October 2, 2024. The event will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Airport West (5444 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario). This a great opportunity to connect with fellow members, discuss important industry-related topics, and hear from a powerful keynote speaker—Shirley Hickman from Threads of Life.

The AGM will begin at 4:00 p.m.

Click here to register

Call to Action: Pause for a Safety Moment

Trenching and excavation work can be hazardous if proper procedures are not followed. There are many risks associated with trenches and excavations, many of which are exacerbated by changing weather conditions. These conditions can cause collapses leading to suffocation, drowning or crushing injuries.

Visit the IHSA's Trenching & Excavation Topic page to access many free resources to consider in controlling the hazards associated with trenching and excavation. We suggest delivering a safety talk as a reminder to workplace parties of the hazards, and more importantly, re-establish safe practices and procedures.

IHSA Trenching and Excavation Page

IHSA Safety Podcast

The IHSA Safety Podcast is a free podcast that seeks to improve the lives of workers in Ontario–one thought-provoking discussion at a time. Download individual episodes by visiting the IHSA Safety Podcast webpage .

Newest episodes:

Episode 89: Corrective Action and Preventative Action
Episode 90: Impact of Senior Management on the Performance of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS)

Register Now: The Working Mind for the Trades

IHSA has partnered with Opening Minds, a division of the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) to pilot a new training program designed to reduce stigma surrounding mental illness in trade-sector workplaces.

The courses have been adapted for trades sectors from Opening Minds' The Working Mind, an evidence-based learning program developed to help Ontario workplaces better understand mental illness and foster psychologically healthy and safe working environments.

Click here to register for manager training

Click here to register for worker training

Regulatory News

Ministry of Transportation

Ontario Fighting Gridlock in Durham Region (Read more).

Ontario Upgrading Batchawana Bay Rest Area (Read more).

Ministry of Finance:

Ontario Releases 2024–25 First Quarter Finances (Read more).

Office of the Premier

Premier Doug Ford Makes Changes to Cabinet (Read more).

Ontario Investing Nearly $17 Million to Support Workers in Northern Ontario (Read more).

Click here to download a list of helpful regulatory links

Industry Updates

PMTC Updates:

PMTC Free Webinar: The Hidden Costs of Driver Health - How Unhealthy Drivers Impacts Your Bottom Line featuring Dr. Mark Manera taking place on September 25 at 11:00 am EST. (Register here).

PMTC Western Regional Seminar: Taking place on October 16 at the Soutern Alberta Institute of Technology and will include regulatory updates, fleet programs and more. (C lick here to register and click here to download the full agenda)

Trucking HR Canada Updates:

Leadership Empowerment Series: Leadership expert David Irvine returning to THRC with a 3-part webinar series this fall (Read more).

THRC Press Release: Trucking HR Canada welcomes new board members (Read more).

THRC Circle Check: Check out this tool designed to help small and mid-sized fleets assess the scope and effectiveness of their HR function (Read more).

Truckers Against Trafficking Updates:

TAT News and Publications: Read about all of the latest news items from Truckers Against Trafficking (Read more).

TAT Training Library; Check out all of the different training available from Trucking Against Trafficking (Read more).

Professional Truck Training Alliance of Canada (PTTAC) Updates:

Red Seal Roundtable Update: Apprenticeships, education will launch truck driving into Red Seal occupation (Read more).

Read Seal Committee: PTTAC forms Red Seal champions committee (Read more).

TCA Updates:

TCA Bridging the Border Barriers: Join TCA and transportation executives to discuss current and potential cross-border issues that are facing the truckload industry on November 20th in Mississauga Ontario (Read more).

TCA Call on Washington: Join TCA in the US capital next month to shape the future of truckload in their annual Fall Business Meetings and Call on Washington. (Read more).

Women's Trucking Federation of Canada Update:

Conference: Registration is now open for the 7th Annual Bridging the Barriers Conference. The annual event will be taking place on September 17th, 2024 at the Hilton Garden Inn Toronto West in Mississauga, Click here to see the full agenda

American Transportation Research Institute Updates:

ATRI Survey: ATRI seeks motor carrier and freight broker input on industry cargo theft crisis in the US (Read more).

ATRI Survey: ATRI has launched it's 2024 Top Industry Issues survey. Don't miss this opportunity to share your feedback on your top concerns for the industry (Read more).

Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) - Action2Zero:

Action2Zero learning centre supports communities with the latest research to help plan, build and implement road safety strategies. Road safety planning at the local level is essential to engage the community, reduce road trauma, and work towards achieving 5-star community status.

Click here to view the Action2Zero resource website

Child Passenger Safety Week: Taking place September 14 - 22 Child Safety Week is intended to instigate conversations around child safety and spread awareness of how parents, carers and educators can prevent accidents through proactive dialogue and promoting awareness through activities (Read more).
CVSA Training Course: Canadian Industry Roadside Inspection Driver Requirements training course will be taking place in Mississauga Ontario February 24-28. Registration for the course will open in September 2024. (Read more)
CVSA Training Course: Canadian Industry Roadside Inspection Vehicle Requirements training course announced and will be taking place May 5-9 2025 in Mississauga Ontario. Registration for this course will open in February 2025. (Read more).
National Trucking Week: Taking place September 1 - 7 join your colleagues as we celebrate the industry that keeps Canada moving (Read more).
OTA Article: Upcoming Closures/Detours Related to Hwy 405 Project (Read more).
Rail Safety Week: Taking place September 23 - 29, join Operation Lifesaver and their partners across Canada in marking the 21st annual Rail Safety Week. This annual event raises critical awareness about rail safety. It reminds Canadians that taking risks near tracks can change your life forever or cost you life and limb (Read more).
Truck News Article: Athens Truck Show brings ’em in from far and wide (Read more).
Truck News Article: Private fleets cut mileage, boost safety, adopt new leasing, maintenance trends: NPTC (Read more).
Truck News Article: $2.65 billion approved for Highway 1 upgrades in Abbotsford, B.C. (Read more).
TTSAO Article: TTSAO Call for Instructor Certification Training – A Confusing Landscape (Read more).
Truck News Article: TTSAO launches Smart Driver Mentor Program to support new Ontario truck drivers (Read more).
The Trucking Network Truck Expo and Hiring Event: Register for the upcoming Truck Expo and Hiring Event where industry leaders come together to showcase the latest technology and equipment. Taking place September 21 at Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton. (Read more).

Network News

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FSC Mission Statement

To promote health and safety within the transportation sector through network support and sharing of information resources, allowing us to have a strong voice in the industry.

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